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29 Apr
On Saturday 7 May at 6pm, the gates will open for an evening of entertainment at The Market Yard. Scottish songstress Eddi Reader, famed for her hit singles ‘Perfect’ and ‘Find My Love’ with her former band Fairground Attraction will take to the stage, with Dublin rock band Hothouse Flowers topping the bill and performing their much loved hits including ‘Don’t Go’ and ‘I Can See’.
Also on the bill is local singer, Daisie Conway, whose list of impressive appearances grows by the month. This is a seated event with bar and food wagons on site. Advance tickets are discounted to £12 plus booking fee, available to buy on Eventbrite.
Sunday 8 May will see an all age’s event running from 2pm to 8pm with no admission fee compered by radio DJ, Johnny Hero.
The packed open air festival will include live music by Little Mix tribute LMX and Ed Sheeran tribute Rick Moorhouse flying in from England and other talented local acts. There will be plenty on offer for all the family from face painting to a chocolate workshop by Aunt Sandra’s, try your hand at circus skills, arts and crafts.
The main hall in the Market Yard will host a Cookery theatre featuring top chef Paula McIntyre, and three local professional chefs demonstrating their favourite Co Antrim recipes and sharing out samples. There will be tasty food wagons and a bar on site for the duration of the festival.
For further information on the festival line up visit midandeastantrim.gov.uk/FriendsGoodwill.
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